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Play Dirty
2025 128 min United States of America R 16+
★5.9
Crime, Action, Thriller
Director: Shane Black
📖 Based on the novel
«Parker»
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Description
Expert thief Parker gets a shot at a major heist, but to pull it off he and his team must outsmart a South American dictator, the New York mob, and the world's richest man.
Budget:
$2.5M
Starring
Mark Wahlberg
Actor
LaKeith Stanfield
Actor
Rosa Salazar
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Play Dirty receives a polarized reception, with critics sharply divided between those who appreciate its kinetic, genre-bending energy and those who find it a lackluster, poorly executed disappointment. While fans highlight the film's stylish, heist-movie charm and compelling action sequences, detractors criticize its thin plot, flat performances, and unconvincing visual effects.
| Production | The film's visual effects, particularly in the train and action sequences, are widely criticized as cheap and unpolished. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is frequently described as thin, simplistic, or lacking the depth and intelligence required for a compelling heist narrative. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Mark Wahlberg's performance are deeply split: some view his portrayal as a standout anchor for the film, while others find his acting disengaged and expressionless. | |
| Pacing | The pacing and tone are subjects of debate, with some viewers enjoying the brisk, unpredictable ride and others finding it either exhausting or boring. |